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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,652.46, 828,978.64 and 153,293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,652.46, 828,978.64 and 153,293.25 is: 229,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,652.46 : 828,978.64 = 153,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,652.46/828,978.64 = 153,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,652.46x = 828,978.64 × 153,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,652.46x = 127,076,833,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,076,833,493.89/552,652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,939.87

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